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Question 1
The doctrine of forum non conveniens may be employed when?
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Correct The doctrine of forum non conveniens is designed to allow a court to transfer a case to a more appropriate venue even when the original venue is proper, in order to suit the convenience of the parties involved.
Incorrect! The doctrine of forum non conveniens is designed to allow a court to transfer a case to a more appropriate venue even when the original venue is proper, in order to suit the convenience of the parties involved.
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Question 2
When the doctrine of forum non conveniens is raised during a lawsuit:
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Correct The judge has the discretion to apply the doctrine of forum non conveniens. The jury and the plaintiff have no control over application, and other factors are involved beyond whether an adequate alternative forum exists.
Incorrect! The judge has the discretion to apply the doctrine of forum non conveniens. The jury and the plaintiff have no control over application, and other factors are involved beyond whether an adequate alternative forum exists.
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Question 3
Felicia and Marsha are involved in an automobile collision in Manhattan in New York City. Both are residents of Manhattan. Felicia files an action against Marsha in state Supreme Court in Westchester County, New York. Marsha seeks to invoke the doctrine of forum non conveniens. Is the court likely to apply the doctrine?
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Correct Because the parties are from Manhattan and the collision occurred in Manhattan, and one public interest factor is to avoid burdening jurors with cases that have no impact on their community, the doctrine should be applied.
Incorrect! Because the parties are from Manhattan and the collision occurred in Manhattan, and one public interest factor is to avoid burdening jurors with cases that have no impact on their community, the doctrine should be applied.